Television host Megyn Kelly has given fans a charming and intimate glimpse into her long-lasting marriage during a festive special of her show. The 55-year-old presenter was joined by her husband of nearly 17 years, author Douglas Brunt, for a heartwarming segment where the pair sipped eggnog and reflected on their life together.
A Boozy Trip Down Memory Lane
The couple, who have been married since 2008, shared amusing anecdotes from their early Christmases. They joked about a year before having children when their holiday diet primarily consisted of eggnog, leading to some weight gain. "We both blew up like a tick," Kelly laughed. "We were huge." The segment was a crossover from Brunt's own podcast, 'Dedicated with Doug Brunt', where he typically interviews authors over a cocktail.
Brunt, 54, was seen preparing the drinks using Rye, a spirit similar to Bourbon, and quipped about the alcoholic content: "It's almost always alcohol, thank God." Throughout the interview, the pair were visibly affectionate, with Kelly looking adoringly at her husband and saying, "I love you, honey," prompting a quick "Love you" in return from Brunt.
Fan Reaction to the 'Power Couple'
Viewers were thrilled by the personal insight, flooding the comments with praise for the couple's dynamic. One fan wrote that the banter showed they were "on the same page" and talked at the same speed, settling their curiosity about who 'ruled the roost'. Another declared them the "epitome of 'the power couple'", while others simply called them "the cutest".
Megyn Kelly and Douglas Brunt share three children: sons Yates, 16, and Thatcher, 12, and daughter Yardley, 14. The couple frequently express their admiration for one another publicly. In November, Brunt posted a gushing birthday tribute to his wife on Instagram, writing, "You become more beautiful every day... It’s so fun raising a family and going through life with you."
From an Awkward First Date to a Lasting Marriage
Their romance, however, did not have a conventional start. Brunt is Kelly's second husband; she was previously married to Dr Daniel Kendall, divorcing in 2006. In a 2016 revelation, Brunt explained that their first date was shadowed by security due to a stalker threat against Kelly at the time. "I had to kiss her in front of the security guards. It was awkward," he recalled. The next morning, Kelly knocked on his hotel room door alone and said, "I can do better," marking the true beginning of their relationship.
The couple got engaged and married in 2008, just six months after the proposal. This recent festive appearance has served as a sweet reminder of their strong bond, endearing them further to an audience who enjoyed seeing the more personal side of the well-known media personality.
